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Jeremain Lens claims Sunderland 'would just love to get rid of me' as forward eyes Fenerbahce move

Jeremain Lens fired a parting shot at Sunderland as he claimed he was set for a loan move to Turkish club Fenerbahce.

Lens joined Sunderland in an £8million transfer from Dinamo Kiev just over 12 months ago, but the Holland forward has made only 14 Premier League starts on Wearside.

And, ahead of what would be a reunion with his former Black Cats and PSV Eindhoven boss Dick Advocaat in Turkey, Lens said: 'Sunderland would just love to get rid of me.

Jeremain Lens set for a loan move to Turkish club Fenerbahce before transfer window closes
Jeremain Lens set for a loan move to Turkish club Fenerbahce before transfer window closes

'I did not play, was not even on the bench.